This Must Be The Place: Funkified New Wave Jams To Boost Your Productivity, Heart Rate

When the Talking Heads released their breakthrough album Speaking in Tongues 30 years ago, they inadvertently crafted a pop music soundtrack for doing better business. Think we're just tooting a naive melody? Don't make us burn down your house or throw you in a swamp!

Welcome to the second edition of Fast Company's Leadership Album of the Week, where we make a pathetic (but inspired!) attempt at misinterpreting famous song lyrics for the benefit of your productivity.

You're an ordinary guy (or girl) and there's only one thing to do: Burn down the house! In other words, it's time to kick some ass. Sure, there might me some hiccups along the way (nasty weather), but you're going to do it.

Down, down in the basement we hear the sound of machines
And I, I'm driving in circles
Come to my senses sometimes
Why, why, why, why start it over?
Nothing was lost, everything's free
I don't care how impossible it seems

Like lovers, passion can become a pitfall for entrepreneurs. And a dangerous one at that.

Truth be told, I think the difference between passion and delusion isn’t even very distinguishable. I suspect many an entrepreneur has fallen too far down the rabbit hole without even realizing it. It happened to me. Maxed-out credit cards, empty cupboards, and a frustrated spouse helped me wake up to the delusion I created in myself. I was laser-focused on the belief I had to succeed no matter what, which led me to lose sight of reality.

The last thing you want to do is drive in circles, especially when you're affecting those who really matter.

Finally, make the case. While Schawbel’s research has found that many companies are open to lateral moves, the surest way to be granted permission to try something new is to do it on top of your regular job. "You have to master your current role," says Schawbel. "If you can’t deliver above expectations in your current role, if you can’t fulfill your job description in the best possible way, you’re not going to be able to get a new job at your company." The good news is that if you’ve mastered your role, you may have some free time and won’t have to put in too many additional hours to take on your new tasks, too.

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